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The computer and telecommunications technologies have changed the face of business, entertainment, and family. They are changing the face of education substantially, too.

Therefore, I am pleased to present Indiana's K-12 Plan for Technology: On Line. . .On Target. . .On Demand. . .Learning Systems. This plan lays a foundation of leadership and direction to support and strengthen learning environments.

The Indiana Department of Education has worked closely with parents, educators, the higher education community, business and industry, legislators, and other governmental agencies as partners to support and strengthen learning environments through planning, promoting, and evaluating the effective uses of technology for teaching and learning.

Development of the plan began more than a year ago with the vision and direction of the Educational Technology Council. The council gave great consideration to comments and recommendations from regional town meetings and focus groups throughout Indiana. The guidance of this group was vital to the formation of this plan.

The number one objective of the Indiana Department of Education is to increase student achievement. To that end, we believe that this well-defined plan and subsequent funding can empower schools and ensure that all Indiana students are actively engaged in learning.

When families, communities, and other partners continue to support and be actively involved in student learning, Indiana will remain competitive in the marketplace.

Sincerely,

Dr. Suellen Reed
Superintendent of Public Instruction